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Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by rtpg »

27182818284 wrote: post #81
seanalltogether wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm actually surprised that reddit allows default subreddits to go private or disable themselves in any way. Each community should absolutely be able to moderate themselves, but at the same time being a default subreddit carries extra responsibilities.

> a default subreddit carries extra responsibilities. Tell that to the admins that just cut a beloved person without prior consultation or a continuity plan. I'm blown away by what Reddit has been doing in the last few months. I thought it was just me being a get-off-my-lawn old user (since I've been on Reddit like 7-8 years or something) but then I had a young copyrighter (early twenties) talking to me about leaving…

>Tell that to the admins that just cut a beloved person without prior consultation or a continuity plan.

Let's think about the fact that this is possible for a company to do this to a full-time employee with several years experience next time an election comes up.

Unfortunately, not all of us get the luxury of advance notice on firings/layoffs

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by nickynix »

personjerry wrote: post #71

This seems like an abuse of power to me. The people who have closed the subreddits are the moderators. These moderators should represent the desires of the users . In this case, they are instead caring for their own personal feelings/ease of moderation through communication with the Victoria. As a result, hundreds of thousands of redditors are cut off from their friends and fellow subredditors. Even the AMAs are cut…

You should read "Atlas Shrugged". These moderators built the community they wanted to thrive; they work for the community they desire. They are not slaves to the masses. If others want to create their own communities, then so be it. But the moderators that have closed their subreddits do so because they are their communities, even if Reddit controls the platform on which they live.

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by jrockway »

istvan__ wrote: post #80
Nexxxeh wrote: post #55

Pao actually tried submitting a PM to a subreddit. Not a screenshot, the actual URL for the PM. If she has an area of expertise other than "diversity", she seems to be flubbing it.

She is not only non-technical but also a criminal just like her husband. This is insane that she can kick out legitimate people from a community that was build ground up. Interesting read about Ellen Pao (I dont know if it is true or not): http://pastebin.com/8y4VUf4U

[citation needed] on all of that.

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by officialjunk »

minimaxir wrote: post #7
Smerity wrote: post #5

One of the most telling points is from /u/imakuram, moderator for /r/books: "This seems to be a seriously stupid decision. We have several AMAs upcoming in /r/books and have no idea how to contact the authors."[1] They really shot the communities in the foot by not giving them any notice or support. Given that the key feature in ensuring the quality of Reddit is the moderation "donated" by the community, this is a de…

Alexis is not helping matters either: https://www.reddit.com/r/SubredditDrama/comments/3bwgjf/riam...

i see people talking about alexis, but don't see a user named alexis posting in this thread. i assume alexis uses a handle other than his/her name?

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by emdi81 »

coolnow wrote: post #69
emdi81 wrote: post #45

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Felt I should share this. There are a number of really good established alternatives with great mods and admins for those who wish to branch out and check out something new: www.snapzu.com - Excellent content and friendly community. Has a unique XP/Leveling system and ability to post content into multiple subs. www.empeopled.com - Gives you more influence based on the amount of up-votes you've received. Use influence…

Reddit still has those subs about beating women and lynching black people, right? Get over yourself, voat is better than every single example you listed.

You keep telling yourself that, maybe some day the truth fairy will come along and grant you your wish.

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by mintplant »

officialjunk wrote: post #95
minimaxir wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Alexis is not helping matters either: https://www.reddit.com/r/SubredditDrama/comments/3bwgjf/riam...

i see people talking about alexis, but don't see a user named alexis posting in this thread. i assume alexis uses a handle other than his/her name?

Alexis goes by kn0thing on reddit.

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by golergka »

istvan__ wrote: post #80
Nexxxeh wrote: post #55

Pao actually tried submitting a PM to a subreddit. Not a screenshot, the actual URL for the PM. If she has an area of expertise other than "diversity", she seems to be flubbing it.

She is not only non-technical but also a criminal just like her husband. This is insane that she can kick out legitimate people from a community that was build ground up. Interesting read about Ellen Pao (I dont know if it is true or not): http://pastebin.com/8y4VUf4U

The facts may be true (and personally, I believe they are), but the text itself is awful.

It has circular logic in it:

* Thesis "Pao hates women" — I expect it to be proven in the following points.

* Some proof...

* Some more proof...

* Some proof of the opposite — but as we know, Ellen Pao is a misogynist [so it's false, and now we don't consider this fact anymore]

And overall, it's written more like a propaganda piece than an actual analysis.

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by istvan__ »

jrockway wrote: post #94
istvan__ wrote: post #80

Earlier quoted context omitted.

She is not only non-technical but also a criminal just like her husband. This is insane that she can kick out legitimate people from a community that was build ground up. Interesting read about Ellen Pao (I dont know if it is true or not): http://pastebin.com/8y4VUf4U

[citation needed] on all of that.

http://time.com/3904431/ellen-pao-appeal-sexism-case/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Fletcher

Re: Front Page Subreddits Go Private in Response to Firing of Reddit Admin

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Post by [deleted] »

officialjunk wrote: post #95
minimaxir wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Alexis is not helping matters either: https://www.reddit.com/r/SubredditDrama/comments/3bwgjf/riam...

i see people talking about alexis, but don't see a user named alexis posting in this thread. i assume alexis uses a handle other than his/her name?

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